Promoting Community Engagement, Public Safety, and Women Empowerment for a Resilient Security Sector in Kosovo

Main Activities

• Establishment of a Regional Community Center for Public Safety in Mitrovica

• Multi-ethnic monitoring initiatives and specialized trainings

• Monitoring of police work and reporting on public safety issues

• Awareness raising campaigns and public discussions

• Support for women in security institutions and leadership development

• Advocacy for gender-sensitive policies and inclusive security practices

Target Groups

• Citizens of Kosovo, especially in the Mitrovica region

• Civil society organizations

• Media outlets

• Kosovo Police and security institutions

Expected Results

• Increased cooperation and trust between communities and law enforcement

• Improved transparency and accountability of police institutions

• Stronger community participation in public safety initiatives

• Enhanced public awareness of community policing and public safety

• Increased participation and leadership of women in the security sector

• Improved gender-sensitive policies and workplace practices within security institutions

• Established monitoring and evaluation mechanisms for long-term institutional improvement

Duration: September 2025 – April 2027
Location: Kosovo, with a particular focus on the Mitrovica region

Lead Applicant: BIRN Kosovo

Co-applicants

• ACDC
• Jahjaga Foundation
• PREVENT – Institute for Security and Resilience
• Internews Kosova
• BIRN HUB

Donor

• The Matra and Human Rights Fund
• Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA)